In addition, membership will also mean changes other than the purely military. Sweden would probably be an important starting point in the event of a crisis or war in northern Europe, which is why it may be necessary to upgrade roads, railways and ports.
Swedish authorities that cooperate within NATO would have to learn new ways of communicating, and there would be a need for larger warehouses and sleeping quarters for other countries' troops in transit. NATO sets seven requirements for civil society's preparedness, here are some of the changes it may entail.